We are seeking a Global Trade Compliance Sr. Manager to lead and strengthen our trade compliance function across multiple businesses and jurisdictions. Reporting to the Vice President Legal & Compliance, this role is responsible for setting global strategy, safeguarding regulatory compliance, and building a high-performing team.
Beyond deep subject-matter expertise, the ideal candidate will bring the commercial acumen, drive, and interpersonal skills to engage proactively on a wide range of business issues. The successful candidate will inspire change across a diverse team while continuing to develop and upskill its members. In short, we are looking for a team builder, executor, collaborator, and agent of change.
How you will do it
- Lead the strategy for Trade Compliance function.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies and guidelines to safeguard compliance with applicable Global Trade Compliance regulations (including IMMEX program, CTPAT and OEA, export controls, etc.),
- Develop performance KPIs and measurement processes
- Manage import compliance, supply chain security, export control and sanctions incidents in a dynamic environment.
- Participate in and support strategic projects (including M&A transactions) with relevant compliance input, evaluation, and investigation (due diligence).
- Develop and implement automated process tools where applicable, to ensure consistency and compliance
- Ensure brokerage partners have standardized operating procedures and provide outstanding service at competitive prices
- Develop, nurture, and enable a successful compliance team with a diverse membership. Mentor and develop the team to transform the compliance function as an outstanding organization.
- Additional duties assigned by management.
What we look for
- Bachelor’s degree (international trade, law, tax, business economics), Master's Preferred, Licensed Customs Broker, CUSECO or CES certifications, or commensurate experience.
- 7 years’ experience in trade compliance within a multinational environment (e.g., multinational corporation, consultancy, law firm, or government).
- Experience with Trade Compliance audit programs.
- Understanding of supply chain security certifications, such as OEA and CTPAT.
- Able to lead a team in a multi-cultural, fast-paced environment.
- Spanish proficiency preferred.
- Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, sanctions, and export control regimes across multiple jurisdictions.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural leadership skills.
- Willingness to travel as required up to 25%.
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